KTUU-TV reports that 53-year-old Ilya Gherman is accused of using a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol and an AK-47 assault rifle to kidnap two women last week. He has been charged with two counts of kidnapping, two counts of assault and misconduct involving weapons.

Troopers say on Feb. 12 he fired eight rounds into the floor and wall at his residence. When he fell asleep, troopers say the women fled barefooted. Troopers say an investigation revealed that Gherman threatened to shoot them if they tried to leave his residence.